Pop Goes the Weasel
The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes
$45.59
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2010
Summary
The very surprising stories behind the rhymes we grew up with, from bestselling author Albert Jack.
Mr Jack has been nimble and he’s been quick, searching through the history of nursery rhymes and he’s found out all kind of plum tales, just like little Jack Horner. He’s unearthed the answers to some very curious questions…
- Who were Mary Quite Contrary and Georgie Porgie?
- How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson?
- And if Ring a Ring…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141030982 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0141030984 |
| Author: | Albert Jack |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2010 |
| Weight: | 227g |
| Dimensions: | 200mm x 130mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
An irresistible treasure-trove … The way these gossipy little rhymes give us a snapshot of everyday life in centuries gone by is enchanting. You’ll never look at nursery rhymes again in the same way * Daily Mirror *
The history behind nursery rhymes is not only highly specific but often splendidly grim. This book is a reminder of the riches below the surface: characters, jokes, events and stories * The Times *
About The Author
Albert Jack
When not engaged in research, Albert Jack lives somewhere between Guildford and Cape Town, where he divides his time between fast living and slow horses, neat vodka and untidy pubs.
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